Heldagstur till kullen och kyrkans Rundale Palace i Lettland från Vilnius
Beskrivning
Under denna heldagstur kommer du att upptäcka två av de mest ikoniska landmärkena i Östersjöregionen. Resan börjar med ett besök på Korskullen i norra Litauen – en unik och rörande plats som har blivit en symbol för hopp, tro och nationell anda. Efteråt tar du dig över till Lettland för att utforska det fantastiska Rundālepalatset, ett mästerverk i barockarkitektur omgivet av vackert restaurerade trädgårdar. När du reser mellan platserna kommer du att njuta av en bekväm resa med möjligheter att lära dig mer om lokal historia, kultur och vardagsliv i Litauen och Lettland. Denna upplevelse erbjuder ett flexibelt och personligt sätt att se två anmärkningsvärda destinationer på en dag.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Njut av en gratis hotellhämtning och transfer från ditt centralt belägna Vilnius boende till Siauliai och Rundale. Du kommer att köra i 2,5 timmar till korsets kulle. Korsets kulle har cirka 100 000 kors. Det sägs att de första korsen uppfördes här av de rebeller som följde i 1831-upproret. Kullen av korsar, bl.a. ett historiskt arkitektoniskt monument, det är en unik sammansättning av folk konst. Korsets kulle lockar människor med fred, andlighet, äkthet och helig natur. Korsningen korsades av Pope John Paul II.
Efter att ha utforskat sajten leder du till Rundale-slottet, 40 minuters bilresa. Rundale Palace är ett av de två stora barockpalatserna byggda för hertigarna i Courland i det som nu är Lettland. År 1735 köpte hertig av Ernst Johann von Biron mark i Rundale med ett gammalt medeltida slott på en planerad sommarboende. Det gamla slottet slopades och byggandet efter designen av Bartolomeo Rastrelli startade 1736. Efter palatset är det cirka 3 timmars bilresa till Vilnius
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Pensionat i Vilnius
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Anpassat för rullstol
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Särskilda barnstolar finns tillgängliga
- Transportalternativ är rullstolsanpassade
- Alla områden och ytor är rullstolsanpassade
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Klänningskoden är formell
Recensioner(6)
This is a private driver to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. The driver is not an English speaker so he just gets you to these locations. Frank was very nice and patient as I went to each site. I just was on my own to learn about the sites and what I was seeing on the way. The ride to the Hill of Crosses is 2.5 hours so it would have been a long time for a guide to talk, to be fair. This private driver was perfect for me coming off the midsummer festival in Kernave that was all night. I don't think I could have absorbed an information anyway. If I had been traveling with more people, I think this also would have been a deal.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad the private transfer suited your travel style and that you enjoyed your visit to the Hill of Crosses and Rundāle Palace. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future!
Too much travel for the experiences on the trip. Our driver /guide informed us immediately that he didn’t speak English. He was kind and accommodating, but we spent six hours in the car without hearing anything about Lithuania or the tourist sites.
Dear Rod, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to kindly clarify that the tour description clearly states that a guide is not included—it is a driver service only, and this has always been communicated transparently in our listing. The full itinerary was completed as promised, covering nearly 800 km across two countries, which involved considerable time and effort on our side to ensure a smooth experience. Given that all program points were fully fulfilled, we feel it is a bit unfair to evaluate the service based on expectations that were not part of the original offer. We sincerely value your feedback, and we hope this clarification helps provide a better understanding of the service you booked.
Really well run trip. On time pick up and safe driver. The Hill of Crosses is a unique experience and a wonder to behold. It’s only a 5 minute walk from the drop off point and there was a shop/toilets on site. The trip over the border to Rundale Palace was also enjoyable (the day we visited was very busy, so would recommend buying tickets online upfront). Both stops are self exploration, so worth doing your historical research upfront. Our driver made an additional stop at Bauskas Pils castle, which we really appreciated given its picturesque nature. It’s a long day so be prepared for that if you book, but one I would recommend with this company (note: vs other trips that only go to The Hill of Crosses this is really good value for money)
Dear GAB056, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the full-day tour to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. It’s great that you found the trip well organized and appreciated the safe and punctual service. You’re absolutely right—both the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace are unique and enriching destinations, and doing a bit of historical research beforehand can definitely enhance the experience. We’re also happy to hear you enjoyed the surprise stop at Bauskas Castle—it’s one of our favorite hidden gems! Thank you for recommending us and highlighting the value of this extended itinerary. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Warm regards,
Enjoyable day trip taking in the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace (plus a few other surprise stops). The driving was long but roads good and driver very safe. Rundale Palace was our highlight - absolutely stunning! Driver let us have as much as time as we needed - spent about 1.15 hr at Hill of Crosses and more like 2.5 hrs at Rundale Palace - never felt rushed. Recommended trip
Dear baxterj2025, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the full-day tour and that Rundale Palace left such a strong impression—it truly is a gem of Baltic architecture. We’re also happy that you appreciated the flexibility and safe driving of our guide, as we always aim to make our guests feel comfortable and unhurried throughout the day. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another Baltia Tour adventure soon! Warm regards, The Baltia Tour Team
Visiting the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania can evoke a deep sense of reflection and awe. The sheer number of crosses, placed by generations of pilgrims, creates a powerful atmosphere of spiritual resilience and quiet devotion. Rundāle Palace in Latvia offers a sense of grandeur and elegance. Walking through its lavishly decorated halls and manicured gardens transports visitors into the opulence of 18th-century aristocratic life.
Dear Jerzy_S, Thank you for such a beautifully written and heartfelt review. Your words truly capture the spirit of the tour—from the moving solemnity of the Hill of Crosses to the refined elegance of Rundāle Palace. We’re honored that our journey could offer you a glimpse into the Baltic soul and its rich layers of history, faith, and art. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in the future! Warm regards
The tour guide was very informative and nice. I learned a lot from him and had a great time traveling. Even though it rained but the whole trip was quite an adventure. I recommend this tour if you like a quick tour to Latvia and a taste of Lithuania.
